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March For Our Lives Students pose for a picture at the Capitol after talking to legislators.
March For Our Lives Holds Day on the Hill 2025
February 21, 2025
LH broadcast reporter Avery O'Brien reports on the new classroom cell phone ban.
Students and Teachers React to New ICCSD Classroom Cell Phone Ban
February 21, 2025
Adrianna Coiner plays "Six Metamorphoses After Ovid Mov 4" by Benjamin Britt on the alto saxophone.
Amplifying Impact: The MIC Brings Change Through Sound
February 17, 2025
David Mayes-Butler secures a phone in the main office for the day after a student was caught with their phone out in class.
Phone Confiscations Down After Two Weeks of New Cell Phone Policy
February 17, 2025
Dubuque Open Quiz Bowl champions Nicolas Vergara-Vanegas, Felix Cook, Ela Pierce, Ethan Lalumiere, and Coach Dolores Silva.
Quiz Bowl Team Prepares to Follow Up their Dubuque Open Win
February 14, 2025
Orchestra Director, Megan Stucky-Swanson addresses the audience before the Philharmonic Orchestra performs their final piece.
City Orchestras Hold Annual Mid-Winter Concert
February 3, 2025
Since she was five years old, Abigail Sigafoose '26 has played violin. This year, she was chosen for the High School Honors Performance Series, which will take place at Carnegie Hall in New York City from February 6-10.
PERFORMER PROFILE: Abigail Sigafoose
January 31, 2025
Emma Plumb ‘26 and Cameron Echols ‘26 unveil “The Book of Memories” at the beginning of the show
Dancing into Show Choir Season
January 17, 2025
Photo courtesy of Gideon Levine
PERFORMER PROFILE: Gideon Levine ’26
January 15, 2025
Cast of Diary Wimpy Kid performs for audience
Diary of a Wimpy kid Wraps up and New Preparations Begin
December 12, 2024
Donovan Gipson '26 wrestles in the second round of his match at districts at Jefferson High School. He went on to win the match.
Kendall Kurtz Leads Nine City High Wrestlers to the Well for the State Tournament
February 19, 2025
Junior Tessa Driscoll checks in before the game. Tessa is averaging over 30% from the 3-point line for the season.
City Tops West 55-50 to Win Rematch
February 14, 2025
The seniors pose for a picture alongside their family and coaches. From the left senior forward 22 Jaxton Schroeder, 30 guard Jay'den Williams, and in the back forward Parker Sutherland.
Boys Basketball Tops Jefferson 67-64 On Senior Night
February 14, 2025
Parker and Chris lead the pre-game jump.
City Dunks Liberty
February 14, 2025
The Little Hawk sports podcasting team.
LH SPORTS POD: The Valentines Special
February 14, 2025
Graphic by Jethro Michaelson
A High Schooler’s Car Recommendations (#1)
February 21, 2025
LH Review: Squid Game Season 2
LH Review: Squid Game Season 2
February 11, 2025
What Makes a Good Horror Movie?
What Makes a Good Horror Movie?
February 11, 2025
Graphic created with Ai.
DeepSeek Shakes Up The Stock Market
February 4, 2025
We Don't Care About Privacy Anymore
We Don’t Care About Privacy Anymore
February 3, 2025
LH Review: Squid Game Season 2
LH Review: Squid Game Season 2
February 11, 2025
Best New Artist: Who Will Win?
Best New Artist: Who Will Win?
January 30, 2025
Graphic created with Creative Commons images.
‘Return to Oz’ and the Plunders of Disliking ‘Wicked’
January 30, 2025
I’m Boycotting My Favorite Artist
I’m Boycotting My Favorite Artist
January 15, 2025
2024’s Spotify Wrapped Fell Flat
2024’s Spotify Wrapped Fell Flat
December 6, 2024
LH RECIPE: Sweet & Savory Crispy Tofu Bites
LH RECIPE: Sweet & Savory Crispy Tofu Bites
February 21, 2025
LH Valentines Recipe: Local Spicy Italian Sausage & Cream Pasta
LH Valentines Recipe: Local Spicy Italian Sausage & Cream Pasta
February 14, 2025
Since she was five years old, Abigail Sigafoose '26 has played violin. This year, she was chosen for the High School Honors Performance Series, which will take place at Carnegie Hall in New York City from February 6-10.
PERFORMER PROFILE: Abigail Sigafoose
January 31, 2025
Photo courtesy of Gideon Levine
PERFORMER PROFILE: Gideon Levine ’26
January 15, 2025
Photo courtesy of Reyna Roach
Q&A With Reyna Roach
January 6, 2025
LH broadcast reporter Avery O'Brien reports on the new classroom cell phone ban.
Students and Teachers React to New ICCSD Classroom Cell Phone Ban
February 21, 2025
Dubuque Open Quiz Bowl champions Nicolas Vergara-Vanegas, Felix Cook, Ela Pierce, Ethan Lalumiere, and Coach Dolores Silva.
Quiz Bowl Team Prepares to Follow Up their Dubuque Open Win
February 14, 2025
Junior Tessa Driscoll checks in before the game. Tessa is averaging over 30% from the 3-point line for the season.
City Tops West 55-50 to Win Rematch
February 14, 2025
Parker and Chris lead the pre-game jump.
City Dunks Liberty
February 14, 2025
The Little Hawk sports podcasting team.
LH SPORTS POD: The Valentines Special
February 14, 2025
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Baklava & Turmeric Tea

Baklava & Turmeric Tea

Sofie Lie and Lucy McGehee
March 9, 2017
Elizabeth Bernal, who works for food service at City High, attends a meeting at the Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa on February 4th. Bernal has been a proponent for immigrant rights, and advocated on behalf of Iowa City becoming a sanctuary city at a City Council meeting.

Iowa City Reaffirms Immigration Stance

Lucy McGehee and Molly Liu
February 7, 2017
Taking a Stand[ing Rock]

Taking a Stand[ing Rock]

Maya Durham, Lucy McGehee, and Sofie Lie
December 15, 2016
Undocumented

Undocumented

Sofie Lie and Lucy McGehee
November 13, 2016
Millennials Take to the Polls

Millennials Take to the Polls

Lucy McGehee, News Editor
November 8, 2016
Beatriz Gemartino '17 and Estefanie Gracia-Rojas '17 converse with Biology teacher Tina Koepnick

Spanish Café Opens

Lucy McGehee, News Editor
October 4, 2016
EpiPen Prices Soar

EpiPen Prices Soar

Maya Chadwick and Lucy McGehee
September 26, 2016
Students from City High stand on the Englert Theatre stage as they receive their certificates for the Youth Salute award, sponsored by Hills Bank.

City High Students Receive Youth Salute Awards and Scholarships

Molly Liu and Lucy McGehee
September 12, 2016
BOARD UPDATE: Students Use Slam Poetry to Slam Inequality While Board Members Vote For More Unequal High Schools

BOARD UPDATE: Students Use Slam Poetry to Slam Inequality While Board Members Vote For More Unequal High Schools

Lucy McGehee, Online News Editor
May 11, 2016
Hancher during its construction in April.

Hancher Announces Collaboration with Joffrey Ballet

Jim Geerdes and Lucy McGehee
April 22, 2016
6 Hours in Fairfield

6 Hours in Fairfield

Sofie Lie and Lucy McGehee
March 28, 2016
Iowa’s Top-Ranked Graduation Rates Raise Questions of College Readiness

Iowa’s Top-Ranked Graduation Rates Raise Questions of College Readiness

Lucy McGehee and Sofie Lie
February 11, 2016
Donald Trump greets the community members at his rally.

Donald Trump Gets Mixed Emotions at Iowa City Rally

Maya Durham, Jim Geerdes, and Lucy McGehee
January 27, 2016
Formosa to Support City High Dance Marathon

Formosa to Support City High Dance Marathon

Lucy McGehee, Online News Editor
January 14, 2016
Outline: ICCSD's Inclement Weather Policies

Outline: ICCSD’s Inclement Weather Policies

Lucy McGehee, Online News Editor
January 12, 2016
Syrian Refugee Crisis Hits Home in Iowa

Syrian Refugee Crisis Hits Home in Iowa

Lucy McGehee and Sadie Hobbs
January 6, 2016
Girls Dance Team at Homecoming Parade

Meet the Dance Team

Anna Pienta and Lucy McGehee
October 22, 2015
Politikid Podcast brings LH reporters voice on current political issues.

Biden Decides Against Running for President

Lucy McGehee, Online News Editor
October 21, 2015
Sherman poses while teaching.

Meet Mrs. Sherman

Lucy McGehee, Online News Editor
October 3, 2015

Homecoming Dance 2015

Lucy Wagner and Lucy McGehee
September 17, 2015
2015 Football and Volleyball Themes Released

2015 Football and Volleyball Themes Released

Lucy McGehee and Lydia Kaufmann
September 4, 2015
Senior Class President Election Results

Senior Class President Election Results

Lucy McGehee, Online News Editor
June 2, 2015
City High Ranks 5th On Washington Post's Most Challenging High School List

City High Ranks 5th On Washington Post’s Most Challenging High School List

Lucy McGehee, Online News Editor
April 24, 2015
Iowa Senate Narrowly Passes Ban on Minors Utilizing Tanning Beds

Iowa Senate Narrowly Passes Ban on Minors Utilizing Tanning Beds

Lucy McGehee, Reporter
March 25, 2015
Randy Brown retires after 25 years of teaching at City High

World History Teacher Retires after 25 Years at City High

Sofie Lie and Lucy McGehee
March 16, 2015
Iowa capital building in Des Moines. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Iowa Senate Concludes School Start Date Should Be Determined Locally

Lucy McGehee, Reporter
March 11, 2015
New Gun Laws in the Crosshairs of Iowa Legislature

New Gun Laws in the Crosshairs of Iowa Legislature

Lucy McGehee, Reporter
March 6, 2015
The Political Protagonists of Iowa City

The Political Protagonists of Iowa City

Lucy McGehee, Reporter
February 16, 2015
Estie Dillard '17 focuses before backing out of the lower parking lot.

Voluntary Safety

Lucy McGehee, Reporter
February 10, 2015
The Political Side Effects of the Measles Outbreak

The Political Side Effects of the Measles Outbreak

Lucy McGehee, Reporter
February 4, 2015
Obama Declares the State of the Union to be Strong

Obama Declares the State of the Union to be Strong

Nova Meurice and Lucy McGehee
January 21, 2015

LH How To: Katniss Braid

Lucy McGehee
November 20, 2014
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